Jockeys and their mounts charge towards the finish line during a race. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]

The thrills and spills continued on June 2, as the 2024 China Speed Horse Racing Series and Hohhot Regular Race continued at the Chilechuan Grassland in Hohhot – capital of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

Some 200 elite racehorses from clubs across China, including Beijing, Hebei and Xinjiang are currently competing.

The ongoing event runs until September, featuring 16 race days with competitions held every Sunday afternoon, totaling 80 races in all.

The total prize money is 10 million yuan ($1.38 million), with individual race prizes ranging from 100,000 to 1 million yuan.

Spectators catch all the race action from this stadium. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]

During the event, attendees can enjoy a variety of horse racing-related activities and cultural performances. Interactive segments are designed to engage the audience and boost their experience.

Since the event began on May 19, it has drawn thousands of spectators who have been thrilled by the teamwork between riders and their horses, delivering a visual feast of speed and excitement.

Under the auspices of the Chinese Equestrian Association and organized by the Hohhot Equestrian Association, the event is being hosted by Inner Mongolia Mengjun International Horse Industry Co.

Over the next five years, the organizers plan to host more of such top-flight horse racing events at the Hohhot Chuluquan Racecourse, aiming to establish a high-standard horse racing base and usher in a new chapter for Inner Mongolia's horse industry.